Registered Nurse RN - Med​/Surg

Overview

Wage Range: $46.78 - $79.58 per diem. Med/Surg Department. The Medical‑Surgical Registered Nurse provides direct, individualized nursing care to adult patients before and after surgical procedures.

This role involves assessing patient conditions, administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or treatment response. Responsible for initiating the computerized Plan of Care on admission. Perform general nursing duties in all departments under appropriate supervision.

• Perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Accept responsibility for the direction, control, and planning of an activity.
• Make evaluations and decisions based on measurable or verifiable criteria.
• Work independently.
• Recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality.
• Convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, grief, or trauma.
• Relate to others in a manner that creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation.
• Communicate effectively and therapeutically with people from every socioeconomic background.
• Incorporate guest relations in daily activities.
• Provide care for the patient’s age‑specific, cultural, physical, and psychosocial well‑being.
• Support the hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in required education for DNV programs as applicable to position.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Preferred: BSN, MSN.
• Evidence of continuing education appropriate for skill level and area of practice.
• Current RN license in the State of Oregon; BLS, ACLS, and PALS.
• Preferred:
  Certified Medical‑Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN).
• Experience required:
  None.
• Preferred:
  Previous Medical‑Surgical nursing.
• Other:
  None.

• Auditory ability to detect and respond to various sounds, including alarms and verbal communication.
• Visual acuity necessary for observing patient conditions, reading documentation, and distinguishing medication colors.
• Tactile perception important for assessing temperature, size, shape, or texture during patient care.
• Motor coordination required for reaching, grasping, handling, and performing fine motor tasks necessary for medical equipment and procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently and frequently push, pull, carry, or reposition objects or patients up to 25 pounds.
• Occasional lifting or transferring individuals over 100 pounds using appropriate lifting techniques, mechanical aids, or team assistance.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time; walking and standing are typical throughout the shift.
• Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling when assisting patients or accessing equipment.

This position is performed primarily in an indoor health care environment, such as a hospital, clinic, or long‑term care facility. The environment may be fast‑paced and unpredictable, with exposure to infectious and contagious diseases, hazardous materials, and medical equipment. Workers must use personal protective equipment when required and follow all safety protocols.